New Disney Springs Challenge Room Venue - Level99

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plutofan15

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nickys said:
No idea where those places are. Are they near the #1 theme park destination in the world which already costs an arm and a leg to visit, such that the company themselves are apparently worried about it? I get there are a large number of visitors to the Orlando area, but those visitors are already paying high prices at the theme parks. Will they be happy spending $200 for an afternoon or evening?

It could be a case of those who have experienced it before will go, but I think the extra cost will deter many potential new visitors. Has any venture like this had long term success at DS? Disney Quest springs to mind, which ultimately failed due to not being updated as gaming moved on. The NBA and VR experiences didn’t last long either.
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To go bowling at Splitsville next door for 75 minutes is $31/person for late morning and goes to $36/person after 4:00 for weekdays, it is $37/person all day on weekends. So the $36 rate (if that is what the price ends up being) is actually a better rate.
 
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DoubleSwitchback

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MisterPenguin said:
This is from Level99's front page website...

A first-of-its-kind destination for adults featuring real-world, interactive social gaming with over 50 physical and mental challenges set in artistic environments.​

This isn't AI being wrong and people uncritically accepting it. It's from Level99 themselves.
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Sure -- as I said upthread, totally get why Level 99 says that. But just as the DVC main page talks about families, families, families and doesn't show a single photo without kids in it, that doesn't mean it's "not recommended" for single folks, retirees, or childless couples.
 
Tha Realest

Tha Realest

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JMcMahonEsq said:
That seems to be the base pricing I have seen at the other level99 locations. You think that Natick and Providence can support the pricing, but the vacation capital of the US can't?
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The NBA Experience averaged $34/adult for the short time it was open, and was often heavily subsidized with free visits. And that experience is much more broadly appealing to all ages than this one. How did that work out?
 
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AidenRodriguez731

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Tha Realest said:
The NBA Experience averaged $34/adult for the short time it was open, and was often heavily subsidized with free visits. And that experience is much more broadly appealing to all ages than this one. How did that work out?
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I honestly really don't think the NBA experience was that broadly appealing. I was not interested in the NBA experience at all, I never liked basketball. This looks interesting. I've actually been following level99 for a long time and trying to book a trip out to go, I will definitely be showing up at this one. It's a little more of an "out there" venue but I think it has a fighting chance, especially if its the same design with it being essentially an "all-day" pass for $36
 
Tha Realest

Tha Realest

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AidenRodriguez731 said:
I honestly really don't think the NBA experience was that broadly appealing. I was not interested in the NBA experience at all, I never liked basketball. This looks interesting. I've actually been following level99 for a long time and trying to book a trip out to go, I will definitely be showing up at this one. It's a little more of an "out there" venue but I think it has a fighting chance, especially if its the same design with it being essentially an "all-day" pass for $36
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The popularity of the NBA has taken a hit, for sure, but it’s a far wider known and beloved brand than “Level99.”
 
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tnemgif

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Level99 in Natick has been chock full of kids having a blast both times that I’ve been. A dozen large tables are always reserved for kid birthday parties. And I’ve had multiple groups of kids and tweens excitedly lecture me (unsolicited) on the best way to solve a challenge.

Disney charges $45 on top of theme park admission for tours of greenhouses. I think this will do fine, especially for locals.
 
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doctornick

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Tha Realest said:
The NBA Experience averaged $34/adult for the short time it was open, and was often heavily subsidized with free visits. And that experience is much more broadly appealing to all ages than this one. How did that work out?
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Was it more "broadly appealing"? I think a ton of people would have no interest in an NBA themed venue no matter what the games or experience were like (how age appropriate, etc).

I have no idea if this will succeed, but I never thought the NBA Experience was a good idea just because it seemed to have a very limited potential audience to me.
 
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doctornick

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Basil of Baker Street said:
I dont know. It seems people like Disney stuff while in Disney World. Not the NBA, etc. If this is heavily themed to the mouse, maybe. If not, I just dont see it working out.
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I don't feel like it would need to be "heavily" themed to Disney but having some of the challenges be Disney themed would probably be a plus. Of course, the biggest thing that would have it be "successful" in terms of attendance would be to include a pass for it as part of "Water Parks & More" (or whatever that ticket upgrade is called nowadays) and/or the highest tier of Annual Passes.

Reading over the website, this looks like a solid addition and I'm excited by the positive reviews from folks here who have experienced other locations. I don't know if it will "work" but it seems like a good concept to try out. It definitely seems like something that my family would be intrigued by.
 
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DoubleSwitchback

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wdwmagic said:

LEVEL99 at Disney Springs Confirms Age Policy for Its Social Gaming Experience​

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LEVEL99 at Disney Springs Confirms Age Policy for Its Social Gaming Experience

LEVEL99 at Disney Springs Confirms Age Policy for Its Social Gaming Experience
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Appreciate the reporting! That aligns with my experience. Really young kids won't enjoy as much, not because it's "adult" in the way that bars are adult, but because physically they might not have the height/strength/strategic thinking etc. for all challenges (similar to how they might struggle more with some games at an arcade than others).
 
ToTBellHop

ToTBellHop

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doctornick said:
Was it more "broadly appealing"? I think a ton of people would have no interest in an NBA themed venue no matter what the games or experience were like (how age appropriate, etc).

I have no idea if this will succeed, but I never thought the NBA Experience was a good idea just because it seemed to have a very limited potential audience to me.
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Same. By having "NBA" in the name, they immediately excluded a lot of guests. There's nothing in the Level 99 concept that immediately turns people away.

One key thing here will be the need to update it. They failed to update Disney Quest frequently enough which contributed to its declining popularity. At a certain point, you need returning visitors.
 
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JohnD

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ToTBellHop said:
One key thing here will be the need to update it. They failed to update Disney Quest frequently enough which contributed to its declining popularity. At a certain point, you need returning visitors.
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That will be a factor of the brand. They have other experiences in Natick and Providence and are expanding to DS. So they have their own incentive to keep their brand fresh.
 

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